Reviews

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

hchorey's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

puff_'s review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

alyssagowan's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

1.0

chsahit's review against another edition

3.0

This was the first time in years I got so absorbed in a book without having the urge to check my email or twitter or something, so that was nice. The writing painted a fantastical world in my head. That being said, I was never too invested in any of the characters. I do wish goodreads had a 3.5 stars, as that might be more appropriate for this.

leggup's review against another edition

4.0

This book gives me the same feeling as American Gods, but so so so so much smaller. It is such a short book that you can down in in an evening without feeling full, which is the problem. There's not enough to sink your teeth into. Speaking of food, for a short book, Neil does take his time telling you about what he ate. Home = bad food, magical place = good food is a bit heavy handed. There is also a bit of a "sleepwalker syndrome" going on with the main character. The impossible is possible, actions have unforeseen consequences that are bizarre and disconnected. It fits well enough since the story is meant to be told looking back, but perhaps it's just a bit too authentically dreamlike.

The only thing I hated about this book was the stupid bit at the beginning wherein Neil Gaiman explains how he came up with this book. Horrid.

enbylievable's review against another edition

5.0

Gave me way too many feelings about my own dad. A beautiful story that is ultra relatable, and so easy to get into. Another smash hit by Neil Gaiman.

meoreads's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cxppatee's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

evejawara's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

yoe's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0